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Posted by lauram on August 2, 2004, at 12:59:15
I am stopping Lamictal and will be using Seroquel as a montherapy for BPII. I was on 300mg and have been decreasing Lamictal by 50mg every week. I am down to 125mg this week. Anyone experience withdrawal symptoms, either physical or mental?
Posted by sac on August 2, 2004, at 17:14:06
In reply to Lamictal withdrawel, posted by lauram on August 2, 2004, at 12:59:15
Just reduce very slowly. Lamictal is almost like an AD in that respect, if you reduce too fast you may get a real nasty rebound depression (which is what happened to me) I was on 150 then went to 125 for a week then to 100 but I had to stay at 75 for a while (like two weeks) because I needed enough time to adjust. Eventually I was off of it but I also did experience some electrical shocks sensations in my head when I was decreasing (also like the AD's)
Posted by lauram on August 2, 2004, at 23:33:25
In reply to Re: Lamictal withdrawel » lauram, posted by sac on August 2, 2004, at 17:14:06
Thanks sac. I don't feel too much withdrawal right now other than occasional irritation. Of course I quit smoking two weeks ago so that could be part of it.
I hadn't thought about staying at a dose for longer than one to two weeks if the symptoms become too uncomfortable. That is very helpful to know. I will watch closely for depression as well.
I had the "brain zaps" coming off Zoloft a few years ago so I know those will pass in time.
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